What to know about Svengoolie’s Christmas special
- Premiere time: Svengoolie’s Yule Log airs on MeTV on December 25 from 6 to 8 a.m. ET/PT.
- Holiday format: Svengoolie celebrates beside a crackling fireplace in a festive, two-hour special.
- Guest appearances: Members of the Sven Squad and other guests join Rich Koz during the broadcast.
- Christmas schedule: MeTV pairs the premiere with classic series and holiday episodes throughout December 25.
Svengoolie’s Yule Log brings the horror host’s Christmas special to MeTV on December 25, and this guide outlines the premiere time, guests, and the network’s wider holiday schedule. Viewers can use the schedule below to find the special and other programs airing that day.
Thanks to Bloody Disgusting for bringing the news to our attention: Svengoolie is getting into the Christmas spirit with an all-new Yule Log special, premiering on MeTV Christmas morning.
The special, titled Svengoolie’s Yule Log, will air December 25 from 6 to 8 a.m. ET/PT, giving viewers two hours of holiday entertainment with the iconic horror host. Svengoolie, also known as Rich Koz, will be joined by members of the Sven Squad, including Nostalgiaferatoo, Gwengoolie, and IMP, as well as other special guests.
MeTV describes the special as a festive variation on its annual Very Merry holiday tradition. Instead of his usual spooky surroundings, Svengoolie settles beside a crackling fireplace for a cozy Christmas morning celebration.
What is on MeTV’s Christmas Day schedule?
MeTV’s Christmas Day programming runs throughout December 25 and features classic television series and holiday episodes. The schedule includes The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Dragnet, Leave It to Beaver, The Waltons, Bonanza, MASH*, The Andy Griffith Show, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Golden Girls, and Carol Burnett and Friends.
MeTV’s December 25 schedule begins shortly after midnight with The Twilight Zone episode “Changing of the Guard.” Svengoolie’s Yule Log starts at 6 a.m., followed by Leave It to Beaver at 8 a.m.
MeTV’s Christmas Day lineup includes:
- 12:35 a.m. – The Twilight Zone, “Changing of the Guard”
- 1:05 a.m. – Alfred Hitchcock Presents, “Together”
- 1:35 a.m. – Alfred Hitchcock Presents, “The Festive Season”
- 5:00 a.m. – Dragnet, “The Christmas Story”
- 6:00–8:00 a.m. – Svengoolie’s Yule Log (premiere)
- 8:00 a.m. – Leave It to Beaver, “The Haircut”
- 10:00 a.m. – Matlock, “The Scrooge”
- 12:00 p.m. – The Waltons, “The Children’s Carol Part 2”
- 2:00 p.m. – Bonanza, “Gabrielle”
- 4:00 p.m. – Wagon Train, “The Mary Ellen Thomas Story”
- 6:00 p.m. – MASH*, “Dear Dad”
- 6:30 p.m. – MASH*, “Dear Sis”
- 7:00 p.m. – MASH*, “Death Takes a Holiday”
- 7:30 p.m. – MASH*, “T’was the Day After Christmas”
- 8:00 p.m. – The Andy Griffith Show, “Christmas Story”
- 9:00 p.m. – Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Ball”
- 9:30 p.m. – Everybody Loves Raymond, “All I Want For Christmas”
- 10:00 p.m. – The Golden Girls, “T’was the Nightmare Before Christmas”
- 10:30 p.m. – The Golden Girls, “Have Yourself a Very Little Christmas”
- 11:00 p.m. – Carol Burnett and Friends, “Mrs. Wiggins/Harry’s Mirage and Grill”
MeTV’s Christmas schedule offers a full day of familiar series, from overnight classics to evening sitcoms.
MeTV is available over the air in 98% of the United States and through select cable and satellite providers. Viewers can also watch the network through streaming services including Frndly TV, Philo, Fubo, and Sling TV.
How does Svengoolie fit into MeTV’s holiday programming?
Rich Koz has portrayed Svengoolie since 1979. The Chicago-area program grew into a nationally broadcast Saturday-night tradition on MeTV, where the horror host introduces classic horror and science fiction films with comedy sketches, musical parodies, and corny jokes.
Svengoolie’s show has expanded over time. Its Saturday-night slot grew by 30 minutes, from two hours to two and a half hours, allowing for longer movie presentations, more original material, interviews, guest appearances, and additional Svengoolie segments.
Svengoolie has also appeared in comics, including the crossover event Svengoolie Meets the DC Universe, a series of two-page chapters published in DC titles throughout October 2019. More recently, Gemstone Publishing and Frank Miller Presents have published Svengoolie comic books.
Svengoolie’s Yule Log adds a Christmas morning special to the host’s television and comic-book appearances. The broadcast offers longtime fans and viewers seeking nostalgic holiday programming a two-hour option while they prepare for Christmas.
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Questions about Svengoolie’s Yule Log
When does Svengoolie’s Yule Log air? It premieres on December 25 from 6 to 8 a.m. ET/PT on MeTV.
Who appears in Svengoolie’s Yule Log? Rich Koz appears as Svengoolie, alongside members of the Sven Squad and other special guests.
What is the MeTV Christmas Day schedule? It is a full-day lineup of classic television series and holiday episodes, including The Twilight Zone, Dragnet, and The Golden Girls.
Where can viewers watch MeTV? MeTV is available over the air in 98% of the United States, through select cable and satellite providers, and on services including Frndly TV, Philo, Fubo, and Sling TV.
